Anaïs Toungui is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in the Neubauer Family Economics and Public Policy (NFEPP) program at Tufts University. Her research interests lie at the intersection of development, public, and labor economics. Before starting her Ph.D. journey, she worked as a research assistant for a few years at the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and later at the World Bank. She also has experience working with organizations such as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, The Hunger Project, and the African Union. Anaïs is an alumna of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), where she earned her master's degree, and holds a bachelor's degree from Marymount Manhattan College.